After killing four concubines, the queen was sentenced to death and reborn

Lingshan Temple is surrounded by towering ancient trees and lingering Buddhist chants.

When Lu Lingyuan and her group walked into the temple, they involuntarily slowed down their steps.

The little monk, wearing a plain robe and with a handsome face, led Lu Lingyuan and Yun'er through the corridor and finally stopped in front of a meditation room.

"Amitabha, female donor, this is the resting place for you and this girl. Please feel at ease to stay here." The young monk clasped his hands together and spoke in a gentle and respectful tone.

Lu Lingyuan thanked him softly with a very calm expression, then she and Yun'er walked into the meditation room.

The Zen room is simple yet elegant, with a faint wisp of sandalwood lingering around, making people feel peaceful.

Yun'er whispered softly, "Miss, I'll go to the well to fetch some water so you can wash up and get rid of the dust from the journey." After that, she turned around and was about to leave, her eyes full of concern.

Lu Lingyuan nodded slightly, with a faint smile on her lips, but upon closer inspection, there was still a hint of emotion hidden in her eyes. After Yun'er left, she sat down slowly, her eyes involuntarily falling on the cloud-patterned jade pendant in her hand. This jade pendant, under the dim candlelight, had a warm luster. Although it was not a rare treasure, it had an extraordinary aura and was obviously not an ordinary thing.

She gently stroked the jade pendant, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

She had just found this jade pendant by the carriage by accident, and picked it up quietly when no one was paying attention. I guess that person must have dropped it accidentally, and I don't know who he is?

Outside the window, the wind blew through the bamboo forest, making a rustling sound, which intertwined with the faint sound of chanting coming from the distance, forming a melodious melody.

Lu Lingyuan closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to put the trouble behind her temporarily, letting her mind rest for a moment in this pure land.

At this moment, although Lu Lingyuan had regained her usual calm and composure on the outside, an indescribable emotion surged in her heart.

At this time, a voice was heard outside, and Cui Zhaoling had already brought his men here.

"Mr. Cui, our eldest daughter was frightened and is resting inside." The guard stepped forward and reported.

Behind Cui Zhaoling was the housekeeper of the Lu Mansion. "Mr. Cui, the young lady has been frightened and may not want to see anyone right now. How about you..." the housekeeper said carefully.

Cui Zhaoling's face was solemn and full of worry, so he had to compromise and said, "Okay then! You stay and take good care of her."

"Yes."

Cui Zhaoling stood there and watched for a long time before leaving. They had met several times when they were young, but they had never exchanged a few words. Ever since he was old enough to understand, he knew that his future wife would be Lu Lingyuan from the Fanyang Lu family, a model of a boudoir in the contemporary world, dignified and self-reliant, strict in observing etiquette, and possessing a leisurely virtue, making her a leader among the women of the gentry.

In today's world, scholars are proud to marry women from noble families, and women from the Lu family of Fanyang are particularly favored.

In the Zen room, Lu Lingyuan already knew that Cui Zhaoling had been here. She looked very calm, without any emotion on her face. She just said lightly, "Got it!"

"Miss, don't you want to meet Mr. Cui?" Yun'er asked carefully.

"We will meet sooner or later. What does it matter whether we meet now or not?" Lu Lingyuan said in a deep voice. Besides, she was not well-dressed now, so wouldn't it be rude to meet him?

"But I heard from people outside that Master Cui knew you were in trouble and immediately brought people to look for you. Along the way, Master Cui was very worried about your safety." Yun'er continued.

Lu Lingyuan's eyes moved slightly, and she said in a deep voice: "I know, but now is not the time to meet."

"Yes, the housekeeper is outside. Would you like to meet him, young lady?" Yun'er continued.

"Let him in!" Lu Lingyuan didn't refuse this time.

"Yes."

When the housekeeper came in, he immediately stepped forward and saluted, "This old servant greets the young lady!"

"Yun'er, quickly help the housekeeper up!" Lu Lingyuan said hurriedly.

"Yes."

"Thank you, young lady!" The housekeeper thanked her repeatedly, looking flattered. "Young lady was frightened. When the master heard the news, he immediately sent an old servant to look for her. Fortunately, she was blessed by heaven and nothing happened!"

"I'm fine. My father was sick a few days ago. Is he okay now? Are my mother and two brothers okay?" Lu Lingyuan asked with concern.

"Everything is fine, everything is fine in the mansion. I was just worried about the eldest girl. Fortunately, she is back safely now." The housekeeper replied quickly.

"That's good." Lu Lingyuan has been staying alone in the old house in Fanyang for these years. She missed the capital city very much and blamed her father and mother for leaving her alone in Fanyang and why she couldn't return to Beijing to reunite with her family.

But later, she understood that her father and mother did this for her future.